Full time - 34 hours per week, term time only/40 weeks per year approx. (Mon, Wed & Thurs 8.15-3.30, Tues 8.15-4.30, Fri 8.15-2.15)

Start date: September 2018, or sooner by negotiation

Closing Date: 2pm Monday 18th June

Interviews: Friday, 22nd June, however we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Quote from a graduate currently working as an LSA at JCoSS:

“This role is a fantastic opportunity for graduates with an interest in any future career working with children/young people. It provides an invaluable foundation whether you are seeking to further your career in education or pursue an alternative career working with adolescents (e.g. psychology, counselling, allied health professions etc). The Learning Support faculty at JCoSS is extensive and its facilities are state of the art. There are opportunities to gain a wide variety of experience including in class support, mentoring and small group interventions, and training provided is at an excellent standard, delivered by both in-house and external professionals.”

Our Ethos: If you think you know what working in a Jewish school might be like, be ready to think again. Our outward-looking and pluralist Jewish ethos combines an embrace of open-minded values with a deep love of the varied riches of Jewish tradition. The staff and leadership team includes different faiths, and none, at all levels, and the school has a culture of purposeful good humour and humanity. We are a faith school like no other.

Our Results: We have a track record of excellent academic results. In 2017 43% of GCSE grades were at A*/A or 9-7, and well over a quarter of our students achieved eight A/7 grades or better. We have averaged +0.5 for Progress 8 in the three years so far (0.6 in 2017), and were a Top-100 non-selective school nationally in 2015. At A level 66% of grades were at B grade or better, and 80% of vocational outcomes at Distinction or better; our first full cohort secured several Oxbridge, Medicine and Vet Science places, with the great majority going to Russell Group or Top 25 Universities. We have consistently achieved a high ALPS Grade 2 at both KS4 and KS5.

Staff Benefits: We appoint on potential as well as experience, and we are committed to supporting staff development. Several non-teaching colleagues have trained with us as teachers on Schools Direct and other similar programmes and have benefited from financial support for MA courses. Our admissions policy includes priority places for the children of all colleagues including support staff.

Our Location & Community: The school is in beautiful new £48m buildings overlooking the Green Belt. It is easily accessible from Northern, Piccadilly and Overground rail links and buses run past the entrance. We attract students from eloquent and supportive communities across North London and Hertfordshire. We are planning an expansion in response to over-subscription.

This Role: Are you looking for a new challenge, perhaps working with students with a range of learning needs?

We are a successful and highly inclusive school with a dedicated, supportive and forward-thinking team of learning support assistants.

Your main duties will be to support students with their learning in lessons and to work with them individually and in small groups. We wish to appoint colleagues who:

• have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

• are able to work effectively as part of a team

• experience of, or interest in, supporting students with a range of individual needs

The position would also suit those considering a teaching career (opportunities exist, for suitable candidates, to be sponsored for teacher training in the future) wishing to gain experience in a mainstream secondary school, or seeking a longer term post working with teenagers in a supportive role in a stimulating environment.

JCoSS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

To apply please click on 'quick apply' or to arrange a confidential conversation, please contact Lara Samuels on recruitment@jcoss.barnet.sch.uk or 020 8344 2220

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and only shortlisted candidates may receive feedback.